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criteria

[krahy-teer-ee-uh] / kraɪˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
ethics
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles standard standards value
WEAK
moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality indecency
NOUN
ethics/ethic
Synonyms
WEAK
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity moral code morality mores natural law nature practice principles right and wrong rules of conduct standard standards the Golden Rule
Antonyms
WEAK
corruption immorality
NOUN
rightfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethic ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles propriety righteousness rightness standard standards value
WEAK
ethicality ethicalness moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor evil immorality impropriety indecency wrong
NOUN
rightness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
goodness righteousness
STRONG
belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities decency ethic ethos honesty honor ideal imperative integrity morality mores nature practice principles propriety rightfulness standard standards value
WEAK
ethicality ethicalness moral code natural law
Antonyms
STRONG
corruption disgrace dishonesty dishonor immorality impropriety wrong

Example Sentences

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However, states can prosecute federal agents under their own laws if their actions do not meet those criteria.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The criteria included looking at where AI has capability, where humans remain essential, the response from demand to lower costs and actual use of AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Shortly after Koepka's decision, 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed, who did not fulfil the criteria, also decided to leave LIV.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But it is hard to find homes that meet her budget and criteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Soon I knew so much about the history of tennis that had the criteria for success in the game been knowledge of its history, I would certainly have been a superstar.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane